Costing Manager

Costing Manager – Home Textiles (NYC Hybrid)We’re seeking a highly analytical and commercially driven Costing Manager to join a fast-paced, growth-oriented organization in the home textiles space. This NYC-based hybrid role is critical in driving accurate, competitive, and margin-focused costing across a diverse product portfolio.This role is ideal for someone with deep experience in textile/apparel costing within a wholesale environment, who understands how to break down products at a granular level—across Bill of Materials (BOM), raw materials, trims, labor, and packaging—and translate that into strategic pricing and margin optimization.You’ll partner closely with design, product development, sourcing, and finance teams, as well as global vendors, to ensure costing transparency, consistency, and continuous improvement.This role is onsite 4 days a week. Must be eligible to work without sponsorship.Key ResponsibilitiesCosting & AnalysisOwn end-to-end costing for home textile products, ensuring accuracy and alignment with margin targetsAnalyze and validate vendor quotes, negotiating cost components to drive profitabilityBuild detailed cost breakdowns across BOM (fabrics, trims, labor, packaging) to identify cost drivers and savings opportunitiesDevelop and maintain dynamic costing models and templates tailored to textile categoriesVendor & Supplier ManagementPartner with global vendors to obtain accurate and timely cost submissionsBenchmark costs across regions and suppliers to inform sourcing strategiesDrive cost optimization through ongoing vendor feedback and negotiationCross-Functional CollaborationWork closely with Sourcing and Materials teams to validate costing assumptions and specificationsPartner with Finance and Planning on margin analysis, forecasting, and pricing strategySupport product development teams with cost insights throughout the lifecycleProcess & ReportingStandardize costing tools, templates, and reporting across the organizationMaintain a centralized costing database across all programs and SKUsProvide costing inputs for line reviews, customer presentations, and seasonal planningQualificationsBachelor’s degree in Textiles, Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field5–7+ years of experience in costing, sourcing, or product development within home textiles, apparel, or soft goodsStrong experience in wholesale environments with deep understanding of BOM and component-level costingExpertise in textile construction, fabrications, trims, finishes, and manufacturing processesExperience working with global vendors across key production regions (India, Pakistan, China, Turkey, etc.)Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP/PLM systems preferredStrong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills